"Rosa the Riveter" joins LSG from Brighton-Best International, where she served as Director of Product Marketing & Communications since 2009.
Founded in 1982, Winston-Salem-based Southern Fasteners operates 11 locations across the Southeast, Texas, and California.
Both leadership positions filled by fastener industry veterans from such companies as Vertex Distribution, Stelfast, Fastenal, and Anixter.
Amid high tariffs, most U.S. manufacturers are embracing hybrid supply chains, keeping critical production in-house while sourcing commodity components from friendlier markets.
Distribution giant is selling its UK-based Cromwell business a month after announcing the closure its Zoro U.K. business.
“Chris (Wheeler) has been with the company for 16 years(!) and has been a steady hand in helping guide the purchasing department throughout her impressive career at Sherex,” the company stated.
He began his fastener career 47 years ago at XL Screw, during which time he also has been a leader with the Mid-West Fastener Association.
With an inventory catalog of 300,000 items, midwest manufacturer is using AI and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to predict demand and manage stock.
The Canada Border Services Agency determined that dumping and subsidization would likely continue or resume if the current measures expire.
New executive started his fastener career with Big Bolt Corp. in 1990.
The Bossard Group recorded organic growth in the third quarter of 2025, while acquisitions contributed to an additional increase in sales.
Improvement driven by increased contribution from large customer signings, better product availability in distribution centers, and higher prices.
